VILLA DE LA MINA: THE FORGOTTEN GHOST TOWN AND LOST MINE OF LAJITAS Between Terlingua, and Lajitas International Airport and Golf Resort, Villa de La Mina is a 62 acre abandoned mining town, subterranean mine and cavern, in a concealed location but only about a mile from Highway 170. Multiple building sites w/ Commanding 360 degree views of the Chisos Mountains and Big Bend National Park . 20 stone buildings and retaining walls. Perfect for boutique hotel, shopping or cool family compound.